Art Director or Senior Graphic Designer (Freelance)

Quigley-Simpson & Heppelwhite • Los Angeles, CA

3d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Art Director or Senior Graphic Designer for a project-based freelance engagement. This role is suited to a highly conceptual, visually driven creative professional who combines strategic thinking with strong design execution. The ideal candidate has a sophisticated aesthetic, a deep understanding of brand design, and a portfolio demonstrating premium-quality design assets across digital and print media. Experience in advertising, branding, and/or design agencies is strongly preferred; experience designing physical credit cards is a major plus.

The role collaborates closely with the creative team to develop distinctive concepts and deliver polished, high-impact design solutions that elevate brand experiences. The successful candidate will translate strategic direction into visually compelling work, maintain brand consistency, prepare production-ready files, and oversee quality assurance throughout the creative process.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of professional experience as an Art Director, Senior Graphic Designer, or in a similar creative role.
• Prior experience working within an advertising agency, branding agency, design studio, or in-house creative department.
• A strong portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking and outstanding visual design across a variety of media.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat.
• Strong understanding of typography, color theory, layout, composition, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to collaborate within a creative team while taking ownership of assigned projects.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing polished, high-quality work.
• Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to take creative direction, incorporate feedback, and adapt designs based on project needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing physical credit cards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute creative concepts aligned with brand objectives and project goals.
• Translate strategic direction into innovative, visually compelling design solutions.
• Collaborate with creative directors, copywriters, strategists, and client teams throughout the project life cycle.
• Ensure creative deliverables maintain brand consistency and meet high standards of craftsmanship.
• Prepare production-ready files and oversee quality assurance throughout the creative process.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed